• Episode 22- Commissioner for a Day: Our NHL Rule Changes
    Jul 29 2024

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    In this episode, Cody and Gary discuss Kings and Ducks news, league news, and the possibility of the Ducks trading for Patrick Laine. They also talk about the new partnership between New Era Cap and the NHL, the hiring of Jessica Campbell as the first female assistant coach in the NHL, and the signing of Kent Johnson by the Columbus Blue Jackets. The episode concludes with the extension of Travis Konecny by the Philadelphia Flyers. In this part of the conversation, Cody and Gary discuss the departure of Jeff Marek from Sportsnet and express their disappointment. They also share their ideas for improving the NHL, including allowing more fighting, better marketing and advertising, eliminating blackout games, and making referees more consistent with their calls. They also discuss changing the overtime rules, getting rid of the draft lottery, and penalizing teams for tanking. Overall, they focus on making the game more exciting and accessible for fans. In this final part of the conversation, Cody and Gary discuss various ideas to improve the NHL, including changing the playoff system, modifying power plays and penalty kills, and allowing healthy scratch players to replace injured players. They also discuss the possibility of playing four quarters instead of three periods and share their favorite moments from the podcast. The conversation ends with a trivia question about the Los Angeles Kings' players with the most short-handed goals all time.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Episode 21- West Coast Free Agency
    Jul 22 2024

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    In this episode of Royally Quacked, the hosts discuss NHL trivia and then dive into the free agency news of Western Conference teams. They cover the Central Division teams first, including the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, Utah Hockey Club and Winnipeg Jets. They then move on to the Pacific Division teams, starting with the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, San Jose Sharks, Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks and Vega Golden Knights. The hosts highlight key signings and trades for each team and provide updates on their salary cap space. In this part of the conversation, Gary and Cody discuss the recent trades and signings of their favorite NHL teams, the Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Ducks. They express their opinions on the players acquired and the overall improvement of their teams. They also engage in a game of PuckDoku, where they try to guess players who have played for multiple teams. They go through various teams and try to come up with players who have had stints with both teams. They discuss players like Andrej Sustr, Dmitry Kulikov, Ilya Bryzgalov, Stephen Richer, Nick Delauriers, Jose Theodore, Craig Anderson, Daniel Briere, Kevin Shattenkirk, and more. They also discuss potential future episodes and events in the NHL.

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Episode 20- Free Agency Frenzy Eastern Conference
    Jul 15 2024

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    In this episode, the hosts apologize for the audio issues in the previous podcast and thank their fans for reaching 500 downloads. They discuss the recent news and updates for the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings. The Ducks have made changes to their coaching staff and goaltending department, while the Kings are rumored to be interested in acquiring goaltender Yaroslav Askarov. The hosts also discuss the upcoming regular season schedule for both teams. In the second part of the episode, they provide updates on free agency moves in the Atlantic Division, including signings and trades for teams like Boston, Buffalo, Detroit, and Florida. In this part of the conversation, Cody and Gary discuss the recent trades and signings in the NHL Eastern Conference. They cover various teams, including the Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Washington Capitals. They highlight notable signings and trades, discuss winners and losers, and speculate on potential playoff teams for the upcoming season. Cody and Gary recap their simulated Ducks vs. Kings series, with the Kings ultimately winning in a thrilling Game 7. They discuss the highlights and stars of each game, and express their gratitude to the listeners for their support. They also mention their plans for future episodes and encourage listeners to rate and review the podcast.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Episode 19- 2024 Draft Recap
    Jul 8 2024

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    In this episode, the hosts provide a full rundown of the draft picks for the Ducks and Kings. The Kings traded down in the draft to acquire more picks and selected Liam Greentree, a talented winger with great playmaking abilities. They also picked up Carter George, a skilled goaltender, and Jared Woolley, a tall defenseman. The Ducks selected Beckett Sennecke, a dynamic winger with impressive puck-handling skills, and Stian Solberg, a physical defenseman with a mean streak. They also picked Lucas Pettersson, a versatile center with strong offensive abilities. In the second part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the Ducks' picks in the third, fourth, and sixth rounds of the NHL draft. They provide information on each player's attributes, skills, and playing style. They highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each player and discuss their potential in the NHL. The hosts emphasize the importance of improving skating, defensive skills, and physicality for some of the players. Overall, they express excitement about the potential of the drafted players. In this conversation, Cody and Gary discuss their grades for the Los Angeles Kings' draft and the Anaheim Ducks' offseason moves. They also review the players the Kings and Ducks lost and acquired, as well as their prospects and lineup predictions. The conversation concludes with some trivia questions and a call to action for listeners to leave reviews and share the podcast.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Episode 18- Trades, Signings and Buyouts! Oh My!!
    Jul 1 2024

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    In this episode of the Royally Quacked podcast, Cody and Gary discuss the latest news and updates in the NHL. They cover trades, re-signings, and buyouts, as well as coaching changes and award winners. The hosts provide their insights and opinions on each topic, highlighting the impact these moves will have on the teams involved. The conversation covers various topics related to hockey, including award winners, rule changes, and recent news. The principal themes include award winners, rule changes, and recent news. In this final part of the conversation, Cody and Gary discuss the recent NHL draft and their experience at the Flock Party. They also touch on the possibility of new ownership for the Arizona Coyotes and the current state of the Anaheim Angels. The conversation ends with a trivia question about the top five players with the most games played for the Los Angeles Kings.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Episode 17- Fantasy Draft Cody vs Gary!
    Jun 24 2024

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    In this episode of Royally Quacked, Cody and Gary engage in trivia questions about the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings. They discuss recent news, including the Anaheim Ducks' new logo and jersey color, the hiring of Rich Clune as assistant coach, and the potential trade of John Gibson. The big Blockbuster trade sending Dubois to the Capitols for Goalie Kuemper. They also cover league news, such as potential buyout candidates, the retirement of Andrew Cogliano, and the re-signing of Alex Nedeljkovic. The episode concludes with updates on contract extensions and trades involving various teams. The conversation covers various topics including the potential of a Michkov Coming to the NHL earlier than expected, the cancellation of a land auction in Phoenix, and a playoff recap. The hosts also engage in a Fantasy draft , selecting players for their own teams. In this conversation, Cody and Gary discuss their fantasy NHL teams and make their final picks. They also answer questions about the Kings trading Dubois, the Ducks potentially trading Zegras, and what kind of players the Ducks and Kings should target in the first round of the draft.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Episode 16 - So Cal Rebrand Rivalries!
    Jun 17 2024

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    In this episode of Royally Quacked, Cody and Gary discuss various news and updates from the NHL. They start with trivia about the most hat tricks in Kings history. They then move on to discuss recent signings and potential trades for the Kings and Ducks. They also talk about the PWHL Minnesota winning the first ever Walter Cup trophy and Joe Pavelski's potential retirement. They discuss the possibility of trading early first-round picks for the Devils, Senators, and Sabres. They also mention the increase in the league salary cap for the next season. Other topics include the Utah hockey team name and jerseys, the sale of Cap Friendly, the hiring of Eric Tulsky as the new General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, and the request for a trade by Patrik Laine. They end with the news of Alexander Steen becoming the next general manager of the St. Louis Blues and Kaapo Kakko re-signing with the New York Rangers. In this episode, Cody and Gary discuss the NHL playoffs, including the finals between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. They also talk about the rebranding of the Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings, sharing their thoughts on the new logos and jerseys. The hosts answer listener questions about teams being swept in the Stanley Cup finals and the best and worst trades their teams have made in the last 10 years. They end the episode by sharing a review they received and expressing their gratitude to their listeners.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 15 - Ranking Ducks & Kings Jerseys
    Jun 3 2024

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    The conversation covers updates on the Kings and Ducks, including player signings, trades, and coaching changes. It also includes updates on the IIHF World Championship and NHL playoffs. The hosts simulate a Series between the all-time Kings and Ducks teams, providing a play-by-play commentary. The conversation revolves around a detailed simulation of a hockey game series between the Ducks and the Kings, with a focus on the jerseys worn by the teams. The hosts discuss the game outcomes, player performances, and the historical context of the jerseys, providing a tier ranking for each jersey. The conversation covers a detailed review and ranking of various hockey jerseys, a listener's rebranding suggestions, and a discussion on gender equality in coaching. The hosts also engage in a trivia question and share information about an upcoming sports market event.


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    1 hr and 27 mins